Cleo vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Lara Rank #740

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleo ___

  • Cleo Rose
  • Cleo Jade
  • Cleo Simone
  • Cleo Fleur
  • Cleo Mae
  • Cleo Pearl

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Lara more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Lara mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Cleo and Lara boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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